Pipelay/Derrick Barge

Hercules

Global Industries

Hercules
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V E S S E L D ATA S H E E T
DLB HERCULES
Conventional Pipelay, Reel Pipelay, 600 ST or 1,200 KIPS
tension and Derrick lift capacity of 2000 ST makes the
Global Hercules a unique and versatile vessel in offshore
construction. The Global Hercules pipelay capability is
designed to provide both Reel Pipelay & Conventional
Pipelay. It is equipped with a removable horizontal reel,
allowing the barge to be easily converted from Reel Lay to
Conventional S-Lay. The 116' diameter reel has a capacity
of 7000 ST of pipe from 4 to 18" diameter. In conventional
lay mode the vessel can lay from 6" to 60" diameter pipe.
With installed tension of 600 ST or 1,200 KIPS the Global
Hercules can lay pipe in water depth up to 10,000 FSW.

PIPELAY
Global Hercules can lay various types of pipelines
including:
Flowlines in deep & ultra- deepwater
depths
Pipe-In-Pipe insulated Flowlines in deep &
ultra-deepwater depths
Trunklines in shallow and intermediate
water depths
Steel Catenary Risers (SCR) and Hybrid Catenary
Risers (HCRs) both Reel
Lay & Conventional Lay
Flexible Risers
Umbilicals and Cables

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The DLB Hercules is the most versatile construction vessel of its kind in the
world. The vessel was designed with flexibility in mind - its configuration
can be easily adapted to different project types, whether it be deepwater
pipelay, shallow water trunklines, platform and topsides installation, or
salvage and recovery projects.

DERRICK
The Global Hercules main crane has a maximum
lift capacity of 2000 ST, for platform installation, platform
salvage, rig moves, and other heavy lift needs. In addition,
Hercules' dynamic positioning allows the lifts to be
completed quickly and in crowded field conditions.

1,000 ft

30

28

26

24

22

20

18

16

14

12.75

The same tensioners can be used for either reel lay or conventional S-Lay,
both of which offer faster performance than J-Lay. The tensioners and the
reel are interconnected by sophisticated control system software.
The reel system is a unique skid mounted reel that can be skidded on or off
at the Carlyss Base depending on the type of project. The vessel can be
reconfigured from reel lay mode to conventional S-Lay mode in a matter of
one or two days and be ready for the next project.

Pipe OD [inches]
10.75

8.625

6.625

4.5
Surface

5.563

DLB Hercules
Pipelay Capability Chart

The large tensioner capability enables pipelay ranging from small diameter
pipe in deepwater to very large trunklines in shallow water. The tensioners
are unique in that they can accommodate pipe sizes from 6" coated OD up
to 60" coated OD. (Outside Diameter)

The large derrick (2000 ton capacity) also

enables heavy lifts, making it ideal for
combination projects in most parts of the
world.

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4,000 ft
5,000 ft

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Maximum Layable Water Depth [feet]

2,000 ft

All pipe assumed API 5L X-65.

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11,000 ft
12,000 ft
13,000 ft
14,000 ft
15,000 ft

Infield Flowlines
(10,000 psi)

Curves not valid for steel

catenary risers, pipe-in-pipe
systems or HTHP pipelines.
Depths greater than 15,000 ft
are not listed as they are
beyond available ROV
capabilities at present.

The Hercules has one of the largest stingers

in the world. The stinger is specially designed
for "displacement controlled" pipelay, using
strain based allowables, the only feasible
method of S-Laying in deep and ultra deep
water. When set to the deep water radius, the
stinger has a 90 degree departure angle at the
tip. For shallow water pipelay, the tail section
is removable and the stinger can be set to a
large overbend radius.
A powerful DP system allows for a high bottom
tension capability as required for laying large
trunklines in shallow water.

STATION KEEPING
The Hercules is equipped with 6 retractable Azimuthing 3000HP (2237KW) thrusters for
station keeping. The DP system is classed by the ABS as a DPS-2 system. The 15.6MW power
system was designed to meet ABS DPS-3 requirements. The system has been tuned for
optimal acceleration and deceleration times when in conventional pipelay mode. The Hercules
DP system has been reliable, robust, and accurate in positioning the vessel for pipelay, heavy
lift, and other offshore construction projects.

H1/3 Vw Vc
[M] [kn] [kn]
1.8 10 1.00
3.2 20 1.00
5.1 30 1.00
7.3 40 1.00
>9.8 >50 1.00

DP FOOTPRINT
(1 kt. current)

CONVENTIONAL PIPELAY

REEL PIPELAY

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HOOK RADIUS vs. LIFTING CAPACITY & HOOK HEIGHT

Hercules

V E S S E L D ATA S H E E T
Pipelay
Derrick
Barge
GENERAL
Length (overall).............................................................485.83 ft (148 m)
Width...............................................................................140 ft (42.67 m)
Depth ..................................................................................25 ft (7.62 m)
Classification ..............................................................................ABS A-1
Year Built..........................................................................................1963
Registry (Flag) ............................................................................Vanuatu
Operating Draft (min/max)..........................12 ft (3.66 m) / 18 ft (5.49 m)
Tonnage (gross / net) ........................................................18,588 / 5,576
Max Deck Load .............................................7,500 s. tons (6803.85 MT)
Free Deck Area (length x width) ........220 ft (67.06 m) x 110 ft (33.52 m)
Moon Pool (yes / no)............................................................................no
Accommodations....................................................................269 people
Hospital Beds .........................................................................................4
Transit Speed (econ / max) ...........................................................Towed
Helicopter Max Rating .......................................24,000 lbs (10,886.4 kg)
Helicopter Refueling Capacity............................................................N/A
Helideck Dimensions.................................62 ft x 64 ft (18.9 m x 19.5 m)

MACHINERY
Main Engines .....................................................................................N/A
No. of Generators.................................................................................10
Main Power ............................................................(6) 2,600 kW EMD
Auxiliary Power............................(3) 500 kW; (1) 315 kW emergency
No. of Compressors ................................................................(2) 125 psi
3
Total Output ..................................................1,200 cfm (2,038.8 m /h)
Water Makers........................................................................................ 2
Total Capacity...............................................2,400 USG/h (9,084 L/h)

BUNKER CAPACITY
Fuel ..............................................................660,000 USG (2,498,100 L)
Fresh Water .................................................500,000 USG (1,892,500 L)
Potable Water ..................................................same tank as fresh water

DYNAMIC POSITIONING
DP Class........................................................................................DPS-2
DP System...................................................Kongsberg Simrad SDP-21,
DPS 2 Fully automatic redundant system
Thrusters ................................................................................................6
Type...............................................................Azimuthing, Retractable
Power ..........................................................................3000 hp DC ea
Total DP Power .......................................18,000 hp; 504 kips total thrust

MOORING EQUIPMENT
...........................................................................................................N/A

MAIN CRANE
Derrick
Make, Model................................................................. Clyde / 76-DE
Type .....................................................................................Revolving
Boom Length
Main
.....................................................................220 ft (67.06 m)
Auxiliary .....................................................................255 ft (77.72 m)
Whip .....................................................................285 ft (86.87 m)
Capacity
Main Revolving............1,600 s. tons @ 100 ft (1,451 MT @ 30.48 m)
Main Fixed...................2,000 s. tons @ 107 ft (1,814 MT @ 32.61 m)
Auxiliary ............................400 s. tons @ 210 ft (362 MT @ 64.01 m)
Whip..........200 s. tons w/ 4 part block @ 275 ft (181 MT @ 83.82 m)

AUXILIARY CRANE(s)
Make, Model ..............................................................Manitowoc 4100 W
Type .......... ..................................................................................Crawler
Boom Length ..................................................................150 ft (45.72 m)
Capacity......................................................................90 s. tons (81 MT)

MISSION EQUIPMENT
Pipelay Method(s) .....................................Conventional and Reel S-Lay
No. of Work Stations (@ 40 ft) ...............................................................9
Pipe Diameter (min/max).........................................................6 in / 60 in
Tensioners (make, type) .....................................Norson Power Systems
Total Capacity (ea/ttl) ...600 kips (272,160 kg) / 1,200 kips ( 544,320 kg)
Reel Capacity (tonnage) ..............................7,000 s. tons (6,350.26 MT)
Diameter (in)
Capacity (mi)
Capacity (km)
4.5
132
212.43
6.625
85
136.79
8.625
48
77.25
10.75
31
49.89
12.75
22
35.41
14
18
28.97
16
13
20.92
18
10
16.09
Abandon/Rec. Winch
Type (make, model)...............................................................Bezemer
AR Wire (length/diameter) ........................5,500 ft (1,676.4 m) / 3.5 in
Capacity............................................................440,000 lbs (199,584 kg)
Davits..................................................................................................N/A

STINGER
Type ....................................Fixed Displacement - High Departure Angle
Length (min/max) ...............................200 ft (60.96 m) / 300 ft (91.44 m)

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
(8) Radios - Standard VHF; (1) Single side band 150 watt;
(1) Satellite - Anristu Sat. Com.; (1) Telecom / Data Sat. System - V-SAT
(1) Iridium Satellite Telecom / Data System; (2) Aircraft VHF Radio Syst.

NAVIGATION
(1) Nav-Master Navigation / Charting Package;
(2) Radar; (2) GPS Systems

PIPE BURY EQUIPMENT

...........................................................................................................N/A

DIVING SYSTEM
......................................................................................................N/A

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